June 21, 2025 — Vilas County
The outflow that feeds into Plum Creek, and Plum Creek itself. This was a field trip I attended with a few WDS members.
The outflow that feeds into Plum Creek, and Plum Creek itself. This was a field trip I attended with a few WDS members.
Ebony Jewelwing (Calopteryx maculata)
Observed
Abundant.
Observed
Abundant.
River Jewelwing (Calopteryx aequabilis)
Observed
A few seen.
Observed
A few seen.
Cyrano Darner (Nasiaeschna pentacantha)
Netted and released
Two males.
Netted and released
Two males.
Springtime Darner (Basiaeschna janata)
Netted and released
A few males.
Netted and released
A few males.
Mustached Clubtail (Hylogomphus adelphus)
Netted and released
A male and female seen on the ferns by the outflow.
Netted and released
A male and female seen on the ferns by the outflow.
Rusty Snaketail (Ophiogomphus rupinsulensis)
Netted and released
Many males seen by the outflow and farther into the creek.
Netted and released
Many males seen by the outflow and farther into the creek.
Twin-spotted Spiketail (Zoraena maculata)
Netted and released
Several males patrolling the sides of the creek. Females observed ovipositing in creek bed.
Netted and released
Several males patrolling the sides of the creek. Females observed ovipositing in creek bed.
American Emerald (Cordulia shurtleffii)
Netted and released
Netted and released
Prince Baskettail (Epitheca princeps)
Observed
One male seen at the outflow, more by the road.
Observed
One male seen at the outflow, more by the road.
Spiny Baskettail (Epitheca spinigera)
Observed
We had caught and examined claspers at the road, there were so many baskettails you could breathe them in.
Observed
We had caught and examined claspers at the road, there were so many baskettails you could breathe them in.
Chalk-fronted Corporal (Ladona julia)
Observed
Everywhere.
Observed
Everywhere.
Four-spotted Skimmer (Libellula quadrimaculata)
Netted and released
Many males seen.
Netted and released
Many males seen.